On Trial
Cast
Daniel Gélin 
Madeleine Robinson 
Eleonora Rossi Drago 
Anton Walbrook 
Charles Vanel Berthe Bovy
Credits
Written by: 
Julien Duvivier
Plot
Prosecutor Etzel discovers that his father has sentenced a man, Leonardo Maurizius, on mere presumptions. He then makes it a point of honor to trace the sources of the case to uncover the truth.
Sinekatalog’s take
A prosecutor discovers that his own father convicted a man on thin evidence and sets out to find the truth. The moral dilemma gives this adaptation depth and suspense. A good fit for those who like old-fashioned courtroom and inquiry dramas.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Awards
- Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 1954: Best Actor (Best Actor Award) — Charles Vanel
Ratings
IMDb: 6.7 / 10 (356 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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